A review by oracle_of_madness
Starter Villain by John Scalzi

5.0

I have always wondered what my cat gets up to when I'm not around, and now I know! This is a brilliant, laugh-out-loud and charming fantasy.  I think the attention to the very realistic detail, how some of us humans rely on our pet counterparts, really made this book not just smart but feel like a big hug.  

Charlie is in a bad spot in his life, but when he finds out his uncle died and stands for him at a very strange wake, I begin to see the real Charlie shine through.  This is a man who loves his cats, who can handle himself (mostly) in tough situations,  and absolutely charmed me with his overall kindness and sincerity even in villain mode.  

I can not recommend this enough.  A quick read.  Something I will probably reread down the road.  Fantastic!

Out September 19, 2023! 

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!!!!